Cybercriminals are getting craftier about stealing data and scamming victims. ID theft services can help you monitor your ...

Every online purchase, saved password, and social media account is an opportunity for criminals to steal personal data. Millions deal with unauthorized use of their credentials annually. Most only ...

Student loan identity theft happens when a scammer uses your information to apply for financial assistance and take out student loans for higher education. This type of theft is a growing concern ...

Identity theft covers financial, medical, tax, employment, child, criminal and synthetic fraud. Each type can have severe consequences on your life, including damaging your credit and negatively ...

Identity theft is a major problem -- and it's only gotten worse since the onset of the pandemic as criminals find new and creative ways to extract your personal information online. The good news is ...

Our survey of 1,500 identity theft victims reveals total financial losses, common fraud types, and how identity theft impacts ...

Clint Proctor is a lead editor with the credit cards and travel rewards team at Forbes Advisor. He has five years of experience in personal finance journalism and has contributed to a variety of ...

A report from the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration found that delayed 1099-R and W-2G filings limit the IRS’s ability to spot refund fraud early.

Identity theft protection services have nearly become mandatory in 2026. Years ago, it was rare, but nowadays, identity theft is common. The digital world, as beautiful and sprawling as it is, is ...